Apple iPhone 14 Pro (256GB) vs Apple iPhone 12
Here you can compare Apple iPhone 14 Pro (256GB) and Apple iPhone 12. Comparing Apple iPhone 14 Pro (256GB) vs Apple iPhone 12 on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Apple iPhone 14 Pro (256GB) stands against Apple iPhone 12 and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Apple iPhone 14 Pro (256GB) is $1,099 and for Apple iPhone 12 is $799. The details of both of these products were last updated on Feb 03, 2026.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 14 Pro (256GB) | Apple iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.78 (Main) 24mm, 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF 12 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 77mm, 1/3.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom | 12 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 26mm, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚, 1/3.6" |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| OS | iOS v16 | iOS v14.1, upgradable to v18.5 |
| Battery | 3200 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 2815 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Price | $1,099 | $799 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 88 / 100 Better Specs | 79 / 100 |
| Display Resolution | 1179 x 2556 pixels Better Resolution | 1170 x 2532 pixels |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 86% Less Bezels | |
| RAM | 6 GB More RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB More Storage | 64 GB |
| CPU Clock Speed | 3.46 GHz Faster Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| Rear Camera | 48 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Better Camera Resolution | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Weight | 206 g | 164 g Lighter |
| Thickness | 7.85 mm | 7.4 mm Slimmer |
| Battery | 3200 mAh Bigger Battery | 2815 mAh |
General
| Model | iPhone 14 Pro | iPhone 12 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+eSIM SIM | Nano+eSIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | 2022, September 16 | October 13, 2020 |
Design
| Dimensions | 71.5 x 147.5 x 7.85 mm | 71.5 x 146.7 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 206 g | 164 g |
| Colors | Space Black, Silver, Gold, Deep Purple |
Display
| Type | Color LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1179 x 2556 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.1 inches, 1170 x 2532 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield Glass | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Brightness | 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) | |
| Features | Promotion Technology, HDR Display, Always-On Display, Dynamic Island, 2,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio (Typical), True Tone display, Wide Color Display (P3), Haptic Touch, 1000 nits Max Brightness (Typical), 1600 nits Peak Brightness (HDR), 2000 nits Peak Brightness (Outdoor) | Super Retina XDR, HDR10, True Tone, Wide Color, Dolby Vision |
| Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island | Yes, Large Notch |
Memory
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | NVMe | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave) with 4x4 MIMO | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, Lightning Port | Yes, Lightning Cable |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
Extra
| GPS | yes with Precision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou) | yes, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, LiDAR Scanner, High Dynamic Range Gyro, High-g Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Dual Ambient Light Sensors, Barometer | Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor, Face ID, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Lightning | No |
| NFC | Yes, with Reader mode | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Spatial Audio Playback, Supports Dolby Atmos, Wi-Fi Calling, FaceTime, (Emergency SOS, Roadside Assistance, Messages, Crash Detection) via satellite, Audio Zoom, Stereo Recording |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.78 (Main) 24mm, 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF 12 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 77mm, 1/3.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom | 12 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 26mm, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚, 1/3.6" |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus |
| Features | Panorama, Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging, Advanced Red‑Eye Correction, Auto Image Stabilization, Adaptive True Tone flash, Photonic Engine, Portrait mode with Focus and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Night mode Portraits, Photographic Styles, Macro photography, Apple ProRAW, Cinematic mode, Action mode, ProRes Video Recording, Macro Video Recording including slo‑mo and time‑lapse | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/240/25/30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 23mm, 1/3.6", PDAF, OIS Retina Flash | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 23mm, 1/3.6", 1.0µm Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/25/30/60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | iOS v16 | iOS v14.1, upgradable to v18.5 |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A16 | Apple Bionic A14 |
| CPU | 3.46 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 3.1 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth | 2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-Core Graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Stereo | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3200 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 2815 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W MagSafe Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W |
| Video Playback Time | 23 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 75 hours |
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